Wine experiences
Everything to do with the art of “winemaking” is your host Hartmann's favorite hobby. For decades, he has been passionate about developing the ideal pleasure experience, with his own red wines in particular winning numerous awards at competitions.
From the harvest to the pressing to the enjoyment in the glass - no secret of the good drop is unknown to the landlord. Come and see for yourself! On request, he will be happy to guide you through the hotel's own wine cellar, followed by a tasting of the original Hallerhof wines.
The tradition lives on
You've probably never heard of the so-called Saltner. However, your grandparents will probably still be familiar with it.
When people talk about the Saltner, they generally mean an adventurously dressed vineyard guard with leather gaiters, waistband pants and a wide, embroidered leather belt. His doublet, also made of leather, has slit sleeves so that the shirt is visible. The Saltner wears a chain around his neck, from which hang boar's teeth and the teeth of small rodents. The large hat is lavishly decorated with cock, peacock and gamecock feathers, as well as fox tails hanging from the brim of the hat. In his hand he holds his working tool: a halberd-like spear.
His job was to chase away birds and thieves in the vineyard and to carry out repair work in the vineyards. With the First World War, this field guard almost completely disappeared; only in Überetsch did he survive for a while – although without his traditional costume.
The landlord's father was one of the last Saltner in St. Pauls. His son Hartmann (pictured) revives the traditional figure of the “Flurwächter” at various events and parades on the Wine Road and the surrounding area.
You can find out more about the fascinating figure of the Saltner during a visit to the Wine Museum in Kaltern.